With summer upon us, community events are about to get underway for the Town of Okotoks, bringing some road closures with them.

The Sprit of Okotoks Parade runs June 16th, affecting North Railway Street from Lineham to Stockton, McRae and Elizabeth Street, South Railway, Riverside West and Northridge Drive from 8am until 1:30 p.m. The town is reminding residents that the parade route will be travelling in the opposite direction this year.

Buskersfest goes June 23rd, affecting McRae Street and North Railway from Veterans Way to Lineham from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The same closure and times will be in effect for the Taste of Okotoks on July 21st.

The Show and Shine gets underway August 19th, closing Elizabeth, McRae and North Railway to Lineham Street from 6 am to 5:30 p.m.

Chilifest happens August 25th, affecting Elizabeth Street from Veterans Way heading west to Big Rock Inn from 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m.

There will be adequate notification of closures closer to the events via digital signage, the town website and social media, and traffic accommodation plans will be in place.

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